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Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702)

1. Physical quantities and units

1.1 Physical quantities

1.3 Errors and uncertainties

1.3.1—The effects of systematic errors (including zero errors) and random errors

1.3.2—The distinction between precision and accuracy

1.3.3—Assess the uncertainty in a derived quantity by simple addition of absolute

1.4 Scalars and vectors

4. Forces, density and pressure

5. Work, energy and power

6. Deformation of solids

8. Superposition

10. D.C. circuits

11. Particle physics

Practical assessment skills

Mathematical, data, formula and circuit-symbol skills

A-Level/CAIE/Physics//AS/Concept/1. Physical quantities and units/1.3 Errors and uncertainties/1.3.1—The effects of systematic errors (including zero errors) and random errors

1. Physical quantities and units

Syllabus: 9702–2028–2029
Section: 1
Level: AS

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Most tested topics

Physical quantities
SI units
Errors and uncertainties
Scalars and vectors